In this episode, we host Nils Beers, entrepreneur and founder of TechLeap, to discuss the European Startup Block.
1:00 introductions & why Nils is passionate about the startup block in Europe
3:00 Nils' tweet about Y-Combinator & Overview of Europe
6:15 Scaling in Europe is NOT difficult: Proof from successful startups and American startups
9:50 How to not compromise on your vision - raise $500M or I quit
11:43 Truths and misconceptions about funding in Europe: early vs. later stages
16:45 Europe Legislation for startups
18:00 What the UK has been doing for startups is a great example of what the "right thing" is for Europe to do
19:40 AI legislation: ethical discussions & non-productive barriers. How can you change with vision and clear goals?
22:30 Power of big tech - even if they were cut into four, they'd still be bigger than any tech company in Europe. Europe will win by opening up and having vision.
25:50 Who is responsible for startups in Europe?
32:54 Entrepreneurs who push back, are rebellious, willing to take risks and fail
39:18 What is Nils most excited to see in the next 3 years?
